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OWASP ZAP

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The integrated testing tool OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a specialised tool which tests web applications security weaknesses, replying on an automated scanner and a REST API.

OWASP ZAP — the integrated testing tool OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a specialised tool which tests web applications security weaknesses, replying on an automated scanner and a REST API. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › software and applications development and analysis Also known as: OWASP Zed, OWASP Zed Attack Proxy

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Frequently asked questions

What is OWASP ZAP?

The integrated testing tool OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a specialised tool which tests web applications security weaknesses, replying on an automated scanner and a REST API.

What category of skill is OWASP ZAP?

ESCO classifies OWASP ZAP under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.

How transferable is OWASP ZAP between industries?

ESCO tags OWASP ZAP as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is OWASP ZAP the same as OWASP Zed?

Yes — OWASP ZAP is also known as OWASP Zed, or OWASP Zed Attack Proxy. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn OWASP ZAP?

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Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.